25 June

Death of the first Māori King

1860 Death of the first Māori King

The Māori King movement came into existence in the late 1850s as an attempt to unite the tribes, prevent land sales and make laws for Māori. Pōtatau Te Wherowhero became the first Māori King in 1858, but died two years later. Read more...
Parliament votes for prostitution reform

2003 Parliament votes for prostitution reform

The Prostitution Reform Act was passed on a tumultuous night in Parliament, with the public galleries filled with supporters from both sides. Read more...